speech therapy... already?!

Well... A month or so ago I posted how my son's pedi was worried about his lack of vocal skills. We went for a follow up today, and since he's still not babbling or making many sounds at all (other then ohhh and raspberries) they have referred him to see a speech therapist. I'm super worried now. I just wish he would start vocalizing SOMETHING. I try and try and I will babble and talk to him for hours... Read to him.. Point to things and say things, like Dada when he comes in the room. I repeat over and over, but nothing. Jack just doesn't seem interested in communicating. Any tips on things to try to get him "talking"?

Well... A month or so ago I posted how my son's pedi was worried about his lack of vocal skills. We went for a follow up today, and since he's still not babbling or making many sounds at all (other then ohhh and raspberries) they have referred him to see a speech therapist. I'm super worried now. I just wish he would start vocalizing SOMETHING. I try and try and I will babble and talk to him for hours... Read to him.. Point to things and say things, like Dada when he comes in the room. I repeat over and over, but nothing. Jack just doesn't seem interested in communicating. Any tips on things to try to get him "talking"?

Really???? I can't believe they are referring him this young! Our son doesn't talk either! No consonants... But lots of oops...raspberries... And yells and squeals! I was actually going to post tonight asking if anyone else's lo doesn't say consonants yet...but I had no idea I should be THIS concerned! Yikes! Keep us updated! I wonder what they'll even do anything different than you....seems like talking to him and reading to him are perfect ways to teach sounds? Hmmmm....

Really???? I can't believe they are referring him this young! Our son doesn't talk either! No consonants... But lots of oops...raspberries... And yells and squeals! I was actually going to post tonight asking if anyone else's lo doesn't say consonants yet...but I had no idea I should be THIS concerned! Yikes! Keep us updated! I wonder what they'll even do anything different than you....seems like talking to him and reading to him are perfect ways to teach sounds? Hmmmm....

Us too...I think it sounds pretty ridiculous to be worried this early! I don't mean to act like I know better than your pedi (I didn't go to medical school, after all!) but all kids develop at slightly different rates and we're not outside of the realm of normal here. This is my first lo but I have nannied for a lot of babies over the years and as I recall they all started really talking a little later, so I'm not at all worried. We have lots of raspberries and ooohs but no consonants either. I wonder if there's more to why your pedi is concerned? Let us know what the speech therapist says, please!

Us too...I think it sounds pretty ridiculous to be worried this early! I don't mean to act like I know better than your pedi (I didn't go to medical school, after all!) but all kids develop at slightly different rates and we're not outside of the realm of normal here. This is my first lo but I have nannied for a lot of babies over the years and as I recall they all started really talking a little later, so I'm not at all worried. We have lots of raspberries and ooohs but no consonants either. I wonder if there's more to why your pedi is concerned? Let us know what the speech therapist says, please!

I talked with the pediatrician again and she said since he's doing fine in everything else (bears weight on legs, crawls, cruises furniture-almost, sits unassisted for unlimited time, gets from belly to sitting, etc) and he is engaging and interactive... Reaches for toys, objects when taken away, responds to noises and smiles back when you smile at him.. Laughs (although not often) She said we can recheck at 9 month appointment and if he hasn't improved then he should start seeing the speech therapist. Looks like we can hold off til then. I guess every pediatrician is different and it seems like they each have their own things that they are super pushy about-I guess this is hers. I feel like if something was going on with him (if he had some form of a learning disability or autism) I would have a feeling deep down that something was wrong... And honestly, I don't. He seems like a normal little boy to me. I'm not going to worry too much at least until 9 months.

I talked with the pediatrician again and she said since he's doing fine in everything else (bears weight on legs, crawls, cruises furniture-almost, sits unassisted for unlimited time, gets from belly to sitting, etc) and he is engaging and interactive... Reaches for toys, objects when taken away, responds to noises and smiles back when you smile at him.. Laughs (although not often) She said we can recheck at 9 month appointment and if he hasn't improved then he should start seeing the speech therapist. Looks like we can hold off til then. I guess every pediatrician is different and it seems like they each have their own things that they are super pushy about-I guess this is hers. I feel like if something was going on with him (if he had some form of a learning disability or autism) I would have a feeling deep down that something was wrong... And honestly, I don't. He seems like a normal little boy to me. I'm not going to worry too much at least until 9 months.

My friend's baby didn't talk until 3yo!! He is perfectly healthy but he just had nothing to say. It's actually a really funny story. His mom baked some cookies, placed them in front of him and said, "here is your snack" and walked away. He took a bite and said, "Mom, these cookies taste like ****." Hahaha!! They were all in shock that he finally spoke that nobody cared he cussed, haha!

My friend's baby didn't talk until 3yo!! He is perfectly healthy but he just had nothing to say. It's actually a really funny story. His mom baked some cookies, placed them in front of him and said, "here is your snack" and walked away. He took a bite and said, "Mom, these cookies taste like ****." Hahaha!! They were all in shock that he finally spoke that nobody cared he cussed, haha!

I agree with the others here - it seems really early for your pediatrician to be referring your son to speech! In college I was a nanny, one of the boys I cared for was 2.5 years old before he said anything! He's almost 8 years old now and he is perfectly healthy, smart, and doing excellently in school.

I agree with the others here - it seems really early for your pediatrician to be referring your son to speech! In college I was a nanny, one of the boys I cared for was 2.5 years old before he said anything! He's almost 8 years old now and he is perfectly healthy, smart, and doing excellently in school.

Sounds ridiculous. Actually sounds like your pedi may have gotten slammed by some parent who might have had an issue that she/he missed and she is overly cautious. She has unrealistic expectations and is making parents worry needlessly.

Sounds ridiculous. Actually sounds like your pedi may have gotten slammed by some parent who might have had an issue that she/he missed and she is overly cautious. She has unrealistic expectations and is making parents worry needlessly.

Helloooo :0) UK based speech therapist here...your LO can be no older than 8 months right? I personally think this is way too early for concern & referral. I wouldn't worry for a good few months yet! The youngest child that has come to me for treatment for a language delay was around 12-18 months & that was for general language stimulation work. My advice wound be to keep doing what you're doing & relax for now but keep an eye on things X

Helloooo :0) UK based speech therapist here...your LO can be no older than 8 months right? I personally think this is way too early for concern & referral. I wouldn't worry for a good few months yet! The youngest child that has come to me for treatment for a language delay was around 12-18 months & that was for general language stimulation work. My advice wound be to keep doing what you're doing & relax for now but keep an eye on things X

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